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Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the Nigerian government’s determination to transform the country’s digital economy, pledging continued support for initiatives and partnerships that align with this goal. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the management of Odua Investment Company Limited, led by Chairman Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, Shettima emphasized that the administration of President Bola Tinubu is on track to position Nigeria as a global leader in the digital sector.
Shettima assured that the government would remain open to collaboration with stakeholders who invest in Nigeria’s future. “It is just a matter of time before the nation takes its rightful position across the globe,” he said, acknowledging Odua Investment Company’s role in agriculture, digital economy, and MSME investments—sectors he highlighted as essential for Nigeria’s economic growth.
The Vice President also praised the economic potential of the Southwest region, stating, “The Southwest region of our country has the enormous capacity to revolutionise the country given its endowments,” adding that President Tinubu’s policies would soon manifest as significant milestones in Nigeria’s development.
Touching on the removal of the fuel subsidy and the previously manipulated exchange rate, Shettima described these issues as burdens on the economy. “Few persons sat on our commonwealth and manipulated our resources. But we are checkmating these manipulations,” he said, noting the positive trajectory of Nigeria’s economic recovery.
Odua Investment Chairman, Otunba Ashiru, commended the administration for fostering a conducive business environment. “You could see that businesses are coming in, and that is why we are here. I see a brighter future in this country,” Ashiru remarked, expressing confidence in the country’s economic potential. He urged investors to seize the opportunities available in Nigeria, underscoring that local resources and investors are the nation’s greatest assets.
Speaking on behalf of Odua Investment, Group Managing Director Abdurrahman Yinusa stressed the importance of collaboration between the private and public sectors. “We are passionate about agriculture and information technology because that is the fourth industrial revolution,” Yinusa noted, adding that the government’s focus on these sectors will ensure Nigeria takes its rightful place on the global stage.
